Photo: After the storm, a perfect Sunday in Seward Park.
News and other noteworthy items from the past week:
--Community members expressed their concerns about reckless e-bike and scooter riders at a public meeting. The town hall followed the...
In the past few weeks, workers have been making changes along the makeshift pedestrian plaza on the south side of Delancey Street west of Clinton Street. New striping appeared on the asphalt and large planters were installed.
Now Delancey...
photo: sunset on Essex and Canal by LES resident Ted Buenz
In the news during the past week:
--An update on the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project, which is on time but only 30% complete.
--Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine...
Photo: The crowds descended on Little Italy Sunday for the Feast of San Gennaro.
In the news this past week:
--Mount Sinai has announced it is closing Beth Israel Hospital. A spokesperson said the hospital is only operating at 20%...
Photo: Looking west with The Forward building in the foreground.
Neighborhood news in the past week:
--The city has made a deal with a developer to take over and renovate the Chinatown mall under the Manhattan Bridge. The plan...
Photo: Preparations are underway in Little Italy for next month's San Gennaro Festival.
In the news this past week:
--They know it is now inevitable, but opponents of the new Chinatown jail continue to worry that, "prolonged construction could...
Photo: Lower Manhattan from the ferry headed into Pier 11.
In the news this past week:
--Cops pursued two suspects reportedly wanted in an illegal gun investigation, chasing them from Avenue D to the West Village. During the pursuit,...
Photo: Friday's edition of the "Chinatown Night Market," at Forsyth Plaza. A big crowd turned out for an evening of culture and delicious food.
In the news:
--$16 million in new financing has been secured to finish a 6-story...
Photo: Seward park Library, which is expected to reopen this month after a three-month closure.
In the news this past week:
--Citing family issues, Nancy Yao withdraws as director of the Smithsonian's new Women's History Museum. The Smithsonian just...
